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Pacemaker reports
I changed cardiologist last year. At my previous cardiologist, I was able to see my quarterly pacemaker report from the automatic download on my patient...
Last active: Jun 19, 2025
No Afib Until Pacemaker
I was walking 2 miles per day until I got a pacemaker installed. I was told that I needed it because of my bradychardia, but...
Last active: Jun 8, 2025
Pacemaker w/ av block
I was diagnosed with second-degree AV block in November, had a pacemaker to lead installed December 10. I have chronically low blood pressure. I am...
Last active: Feb 16 6:09am
Anyone have a Leadless Pacemaker inplanted
Pre-procedure question. I am scheduled to have one inplanted Monday 3/2/26. Wanted to know your experience and how well it's working for you.
Last active: Mar 6 10:56am
Replacing pacemaker/leads for MRI
Has anyone had their pacemaker and/or leads replaced for the purpose of getting one that is MRI compatible? Mine is a Boston Scientific, and I...
Last active: Nov 4, 2024
pacemaker and blood pressure machines
I just got a pacemaker. I would also like to keep track of my blood pressure. The Omron home machine I have states that it...
Last active: Nov 2, 2022
His-bundle pacemaker technique
Hi everyone, My cardiologist/electrophysiologist has just recommended a new technique, the His-pacemaker technique to insert a pacemaker. (He was unable to insert a pacemaker in...
Last active: May 28, 2019
Pacemaker and Asymptomatic Atrial Fibrillation
@kanaazpereira ,since a couple of weeks I am a recipient of a dualchamber pacemaker.(conductionsproblems distal of the atrioventr. node). I just had my first control....
Last active: Mar 5, 2018
Large hematoma in the pocket where a pacemaker is
My father had a pacemaker inserted for his heart on Oct. 14. It took longer due to trouble getting the second lead wire placed on...
Last active: Jan 4, 2025
Pacemaker and medications; CardioMEMS HF device
Hi, Recently I was diagnosed with a heart rate of 30-35 so I had a pacemaker implanted several weeks ago. It revealed that my heart...
Last active: Oct 17, 2022
Blood clot following pacemaker insertion?
Hi, I am new to this forum but a regular on another forum which has been so helpful with information and so I thought I’d...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Apr 16, 2021
Pacemaker not in the right place after battery change
I just had my battery change 2months ago and I am having a lot of pain my first one didn’t have any pain but this...
Last active: Jun 7, 2023
Has anyone with a pacemaker had an ablation for AFib?
I have had a pacemaker since 2021. I have been in AFib for 3 months now. My EP prescribed Flecainide, which did not convert me....
Last active: 6 days ago
What is done for Bradycardia and Tachycardia syndrome- if pacemaker -
What type of pacemaker is implanted for this condition? And can you just get pacemaker and not have any AV node ablation as don’t want...
Last active: Dec 1, 2025
Left ventricle ejection stents and stents n pacemaker
I have 3 stents, left ventricle ejection fraction, and a metal plate from cervical spine surgery, and now consideration of a pacemaker help
Last active: Aug 28, 2025
I have Bradacardia - when do I need a pacemaker?
Hi I am 74 and have always had a low heart rate 50-60s. I had cataract surgery in August 2024 and while being prepped the...
Last active: Oct 6, 2025
Can a Pacemaker help You Function and Feel Better with heart Failure?
I’m diagnosed with left sided heart failure, cardiomyopathy. Going into my 6th year. I have experienced some supraventricular tachycardia and I’ve noticed heart rate can...
Last active: Dec 4, 2025
Hello, I’m new here and 3 days from my procedure for my pacemaker.
I’m 48 and was diagnosed with Afib, VVS, and a couple other rhythm issues. On 5/31 I was in for my ablation which itself took...
Last active: Jul 16, 2023
Options for 2nd degree type 2 heart block when pacemakers ineffective
I have experienced dizziness upon exertion since June 2025. My EP found a 2nd degree type 2 heart block thanks to my loop recorder (in...
Last active: Feb 24 9:36am
packmaker issues 4 months out
I had a pacemaker put in the 11th of January 2024. I almost always sleep on my left side (where the pacemaker is) and have...
Last active: May 28, 2024